Solving Treg Differentiation Questions with -1 Power

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The discussion revolves around differentiation problems involving trigonometric functions and the application of negative exponents. Participants are exploring the correct interpretation and differentiation of functions expressed with powers and trigonometric identities.

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  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Mathematical reasoning

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  • Participants are attempting to differentiate functions involving cosine and sine with specific powers. There is uncertainty regarding the treatment of the negative exponent in the second function, with questions about whether it affects the sine's exponent or the entire expression.

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Some guidance has been offered regarding the interpretation of the negative exponent, suggesting that it applies to the entire bracket rather than the sine function itself. However, there is still some confusion about the differentiation process and notation.

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Participants are working under the constraints of homework rules, which may limit the amount of direct assistance they can receive. There is a noted ambiguity in the notation used for the second function, which is contributing to the confusion.

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I got 2 questions

First:
y= Cos3(5x2-6)

Solution :
Y' = 3cos2(5x2-6)(-sin(5x2-6))(10x)
y'= 30xCos2(5x2-6)(-sin(5x2-6))

Is the correct ?


Second
Y=3sin4(2-x)-1

I don't understand what do i have to do with the -1 (the power to the bracket )
so i add it to the 4 (the power of sin ) ?

am not sure


Any help is appreciated
 
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(2-x)^-1 = 1/(2-x) = u. So y = 3*sin^4(u)
Now what is the derivative of 1/(2-x)?
 
Mspike6 said:
I got 2 questions

First:
y= Cos3(5x2-6)

Solution :
Y' = 3cos2(5x2-6)(-sin(5x2-6))(10x)
y'= 30xCos2(5x2-6)(-sin(5x2-6))

Is the correct ?
Yes, that is correct.


Second
Y=3sin4(2-x)-1

I don't understand what do i have to do with the -1 (the power to the bracket )
so i add it to the 4 (the power of sin ) ?

am not sure


Any help is appreciated
That's a very peculiar notation. It would be better with an additional pair of parentheses:
[itex]Y= 3 sin^2((2-x)^{-1})[/itex]
That is, it is the (2- x) that is taken to the -1 power, not "sin".
 
Thankv you guys

So it will be

y' = 12 sin3[(2-x)-1] Cos[(2-x)-1](-1)(2-x)-2(-1)

right?
 

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